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Kia confirms development of battery-electric Soul for US; on sale in 2014

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Recharging times are up to five hours for a fully depleted battery using a standard 240v outlet, or 25 minutes on fast charge with 100 kW output. Accelerating from 0-62 mph takes less than 12 seconds, and the top speed is “in the region” of 90 mph (145 km/h).

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KLD Energy Samsung SDI to partner on electric drive and battery systems for two-wheeled electric vehicles and other markets

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As designed and applied for an electric scooter application, the KLD system delivers speeds of more than 80 km/h (50 mph) with more than 40% less power consumption than comparable systems and the highest regeneration efficiency in its class. Samsung SDI is a global manufacturer of rechargeable batteries for electronics and vehicles.

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Proton Introduces Series of Range-Extended Electric Vehicle Concepts

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The front transverse internal combustion engine is coupled to a generator and recharges the 11.47 Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 14 seconds, top speed is 170 km/h (106 mph) and battery range in the hybrid configuration is 50 km (31 miles). Full recharging of the battery pack takes three hours using a 240-volt outlet at 13A.

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VW premieres Jetta Hybrid and E-Bugster concept with Combined Charging System; Blue-e-Motion electric drives to go into production units as early as 2013

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Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes 10.9 Equipped with a quick charging function, the E-Bugster battery can be recharged within 35 minutes at suitable charging stations. This will reduce costs and simplify widespread global implementation of electric mobility, Volkswagen points out. liter turbocharged gasoline engine.

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Ford and Azure Dynamics introduce Transit Connect Electric passenger wagon

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The wagon has a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h). Wagon owners will have the option of recharging Transit Connect Electric with either a standard 120-volt outlet, or preferably a 240-volt charging station, typically installed at the user’s base of operations for optimal recharging in six to eight hours.

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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

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liter turbocharged all-aluminum engine, part of the Stellantis Global Small Engine (GSE) family, which includes exclusive third-generation MultiAir technology that improves combustion efficiency by adjusting valve lift and timing. 2023 Dodge Hornet GT. The R/T features a 1.3-liter Power is further optimized by a 15.5-kWh

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Audi Sport wins 1st FIA Formula E race in Beijing

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The inaugural round of the 10-race season of the global electric race series was closely contested throughout. The racer accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3 seconds, and has a maximum speed of 225 km/h (150 mph). During races, power-saving mode (150 kW, equivalent to 202.5

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